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CATS College is a leading international high school with three campuses based in the thriving UK academic cities of Cambridge, Canterbury and London. Each campus offers a range of academic courses and subjects for students aged 14 (or 15) to 21, with an excellent record of progressing international students on to top universities in the UK and overseas.

One college, three locations

Students can choose from our three campuses – in Bloomsbury Square, London; in the heart of Cambridge, adjacent to colleges of the University; or Canterbury, one of the UK’s safest university cities. The campuses all offer the same quality of academic and pastoral care and the same ethos of managed responsibility.

Wide choice of academic options

All three campuses offer one-year GCSEs and a wide range of A-level subjects (available in three-, five- and six-term programmes) and University Foundation programmes for international students. We also offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and a two-year GCSE option in Canterbury. Students have individual learning plans, daily tutor sessions, weekly written assessments, and a range of additional support such as the Medics and Oxbridge programmes. We also offer free extra tuition for students who need help to achieve their learning objectives.

Excellent pastoral care

Students are accommodated by age, making CATS College an ideal option for students who are older than their peers. We have one of the highest pastoral staff/student ratios in the UK. All rooms are single or twin, and many are en-suite. Younger students (14–17) usually live in small boarding residences; over-18s have more independence in university-style residences. Even in London our accommodation is fully supervised, providing the standard of care which parents demand and students deserve.

CATS College has given me a lot of support and preparation for my application to Cambridge University. I had one-to-one meetings with the Director of Studies almost every day. The mock interviews I had with my tutors were more challenging than the real interview. It was great preparation! What helped was two of my tutors graduated from Jesus College, they knew what was happening on the inside and gave me great advice on what to expect at my interview.

Ludivine Clement (Fast-track A-levels, CATS College Cambridge)

Scholarships and Bursaries

Bursaries

CATS College welcomes students whose parents work for the British Armed Forces or the Diplomatic Service, and there are discretionary bursaries available for such students. Conditions apply; please contact us on 01223 778129 for details.

News

CATS International Baccalaureate and University Foundation Programme students are accepting places at the best UK Universities. In 2015 CATS Colleges continue their track record of outstanding results and university destinations. Over the years, the colleges have helped thousands of students to achieve their ambitions of gaining entry to the world’s most prestigious universities. The following students are among

CATS College have designed a new campus, described as “An all in one, modern and dynamic campus in the heart of Cambridge – a city of global academic excellence.” The new CATS College Cambridge campus is located within the heart of Cambridge. For the students that will study with us this puts the inspirational, world famous colleges of the University of Cambridge, such as King’s

Lord Patten joins Cambridge Education Group for a Directors’ Briefing on the future of the boarding school in a changing global economy The briefing presented the perfect opportunity for a select group of key figures in the boarding school sector to hear about and discuss some significant themes impacting their business today and in the

We join the world of sport in congratulating one of CATS College Alumni – Lewis Hamilton – as he wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing a second Formula One title and being crowned World Champion. Lewis Hamilton thanked and acknowledged his time at CATS College Cambridge in his official Autobiography: “CATS was a fantastic place… It was

Jonathan Ullmer, Principal of CATS College Canterbury, was recently at Buckingham Palace for the official ‘Investiture‘ as Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire – MBE – for Services to Education. Mr Jonathan Ullmer was presented with the award from Prince William, Duke of Cambridge – a fitting connection for Cambridge Education

Following years of record breaking exam results and the winning of national awards, the Principal of CATS College Canterbury, Jonathan Ullmer, has been given one of the highest awards in the UK. Her Majesty the Queen is to make Jonathan a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts was delighted to receive Star Travel Magazine’s prestigious Star Vocational College Award of 2013. CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation scho ol since 1985 and over the years have given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress to some of the most

This year CATS College Cambridge is celebrating a record number of Oxbridge offers, and today the celebrations continue with 100% of those students achieving their place. At CATS College, with our personalised learning approach, regular assessments and one-to-one tuition, we ensure every student is equipped with the study skills to achieve their best grades possible,

CATS College Medics are provided with a programme that will help them achieve exceptional grades and broaden their understanding of medical issues, both are crucial for entrance into a top UK medical school. This March, trips to both the Gurdon Institute for a lecture on cell division and Arthur Rank House, a hospice for terminally

Our students achieved remarkable level of success in 2012 with students entering Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick, Bristol and many other world leading institutions. We still have places available in January for those students wishing to follow in their footsteps. • 84% of CATS College A level students achieved Russell Group offers • 75% of University Foundation Programme students

As part of the strong work on Student Leadership at CATS College Canterbury, students have just completed the first Language Leadership Awards Programme. Students have been learning how to teach and deliver a short language lesson, think about their learning and how to convey a new language to other people. Students also had to organise

Business students from CATS College Canterbury had the rare opportunity to visit the London Metal Exchange last week – the oldest open-cry trading floor in the world. Students watched Traders perform in one of the world’s leading financial centres, met a Markets Reporter from the Financial Times and top London brokers to ask about the

The regional finals for the Young Enterprise Public Speaking Competition were held at CATS College Canterbury on 1 February 2011. The event was attended by speakers from a number of schools in the area. CATS College won the competition with Ksenia Volkova’s talk on the highly emotive question, ‘Is the recent BP oil disaster another

The College will offer a wide range of A levels (particularly in business/finance and Arts) and one year GCSE programmes in brand new facilities. CATS College London, like its sister colleges in Cambridge and Canterbury, will offer boarding as well as day places. It is the only sixth form college in central London to offer

The Medic programme is a highly specialised 2 year course which runs alongside the A level programme, designed to support students looking to progress onto related degrees at leading universities. Students attend weekly seminars covering topics such as medical ethics, scientific developments and medical careers. Students receive extra preparation for the medical tests (BMAT and

Over 94,000 students from around the UK entered the challenge, and Xueting was in the top 100! Out of 27 students entered from CATS this year, 11 were placed in the top 20% nationally, and we are very proud of their success.

The fair offers CATS students the opportunity to discuss course specifics, university strengths and rankings directly with admissions staff. It forms part of an extensive Higher Education programme at CATS that begins the day students join and covers every aspect of Higher Education including pathway decisions, UCAS applications, specialist subject reading, personal statements, mock interview

Student Profile

“I learnt not just the facts, but also the ability to analyse and confidently justify and explain my answers. The Medics Programme has been really helpful, I was able to get support with writing my personal statement, setting up work experience with a local Vet and help with my interview technique. I’ve had to work really hard this year but now I have my place I can relax a bit! Without this Programme I doubt I would have achieved my place at Cambridge.”Reimi Konda, A*A*A*A*, University of Cambridge, Veterinary Medicine

CATS College Canterbury was the best place for me to study its not isolated like some boarding schools and allows me to enjoy, take weekend trips and discover the countryside whilst studying hard during the week.Eni Shemaj, A*A*A*, University of Manchester, Law

“The IB is much more diverse than A levels and a better qualification which has helped me get to a better university. The teachers here are very good, it’s a very informal environment. They help because they want to not because they are obliged to and the High Education advice and support with my UCAS application made the process very smooth.Aisha Manapova, 41 points, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Queen Mary, University of London, Law

“We can have one-to-one tuition whenever we need it – at no extra cost and because the class sizes are small, we each get all the personal attention we need which helps us to develop our own skills. I have tremendous help from my tutors. They’re really amazing teaching us critical thinking and other study skills. They help you be more open about yourself and find out where your weaknesses are and we do it consistently, more and more papers all the time so that we learn from our mistakes.”Christos Kalyvopoulos, A levels

School Open Days and Events

Visits to the College

We do not usually hold group Open Days, as we prefer to give visitors our personal attention. Prospective students and families are welcome to visit the college during term time. Visits will usually include a tour of the school, a meeting with a senior member of academic staff, and a tour of the accommodation (if applicable).

To arrange a visit on a date that suits you, please just call us on 01223 778129 and we will be happy to arrange it. A visit does not commit you to an application; it is a chance for you to find out more about the school and the students.